The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Social Sciences and Humanities in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Steve Tombs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 205 publications — 66th percentile
66% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 570 publications or more.
The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Social Sciences and Humanities scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Steve Tombs sits on this spectrum.
This scientist: 32 D-Index — 8th percentile
8% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.
The last bar groups every scientist with 100 D-Index or more.
Steve Tombs is affiliated with The Open University in the United Kingdom and has a research background primarily within the social sciences. Their work spans across sociology and political science, reflecting an interdisciplinary approach to the study of regulatory and social issues.
Their main fields of study focus predominantly on social sciences, with key subfields including sociology and political science, nature and landscape conservation, general health professions, strategy and management, and political science and international relations.
Steve Tombs' research topics cover a range of areas, notably:
Prominent publication venues for their work include:
Frequent collaborators in their research include David Whyte, Victoria Canning, Paddy Hillyard, Joe Sim, and Christina Pantazis.
Several key papers published by Steve Tombs demonstrate their engagement with issues of corporate crime, state violence, and regulatory failures. Examples include:
In addition to articles, Steve Tombs has contributed to academic books published by institutions such as Lancaster University and the University of Strathclyde. Notable book publications include:
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